Second Duke's the Charm by Kate Bateman

Second Duke's the Charm

Her Majesty's Rebels #1

Kate Bateman

320 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction historical mystery romance medium-paced

Description

Meet Her Majesty’s Rebels: three brilliant women who run King & Co., London’s most exclusive investigative agency... The wedding-night death of her much older husband left Tess Townsend the Dowager Duchess of Wansford—and still a virgin. Now s...

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Community Reviews Summary of 47 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 68%
funny 48%
emotional 44%
adventurous 40%
hopeful 36%
mysterious 28%
inspiring 8%
reflective 8%
relaxing 8%
tense 8%
challenging 4%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 32%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Character: 22% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 19%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 4%

Average rating

4.07

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